Beechwood Stores (Best One) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Beechwood Stores (Best One) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Grasmere Drive, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2TT
How it compares in Halton
That puts Beechwood Stores (Best One) among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ← Beechwood Stores (Best One) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Beechwood Stores (Best One) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Beechwood Stores (Best One), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood link club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Beechwood Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Croftwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| AAK Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cavendish High Academy - Edsential School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Beechwood Stores (Best One)
What is Beechwood Stores (Best One)'s food hygiene rating?
Beechwood Stores (Best One) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Beechwood Stores (Best One) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beechwood Stores (Best One) last inspected?
Beechwood Stores (Best One) was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beechwood Stores (Best One)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beechwood Stores (Best One) compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Beechwood Stores (Best One) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Beechwood Stores (Best One) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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